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Beakers
• Beakers are used
for holding various
chemicals.
• Not for measuring
precisely.
• Sizes vary.
Graduated Cylinder
• Used to precisely
measure the volume
of liquids or run
experiments.
• Read from the
meniscus at eye level.
• Plastic ring always on
top if applicable.
• Sizes vary.
Erlenmeyer Flask
• Used to
approximately
measure the
volume various
liquids.
• Useful for mixing
by swirling
• Sizes vary.
Florence Flask
• Used to boil
liquids.
• Also used to collect
gases, if
applicable.
• Sizes vary.
Volumetric Flask
• Used to prepare
precise standard
solutions.
• Comes in many
sizes
Reagent Bottle
• Used to store,
transport, or view
reagents such as
acids or bases.
Rubber Stoppers
• Used to close flasks
and test tubes.
• The holes allow the
insertion of glass
tubing and
thermometers as
needed by the
experiment.
Test Tubes and Rack
• Used to hold
chemicals/tubes while
experimenting.
• Not for measuring
precisely.
• Sizes vary.
• Label tubes.
Distillation Flask
• Used to separate
liquids based on
boiling point.
Buret and Buret Clamp
• Used for precisely Buret
measuring
dispensed liquids
• Holds buret to ring
stand.